As GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy continue to surge in use, a study from George Washington University researchers suggests an under-recognized side effect may be emerging: hair loss. A large multicenter…
Scientists have found that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day may significantly reduce your risk of developing dementia, but drinking more won’t help protect your brain any further. A…
System could help clinicians get treatment faster to people who need help Diagnosing substance-use disorder can be difficult because of patient denial related to the stigma attached to addiction. But a new…
For many Americans, a routine surgical procedure serves as their first introduction to opioid pain medication. While most stop using these drugs as they heal, a considerable number of “opioid-naïve” patients transition…
In a Policy Forum, Doni Bloomfield and colleagues discuss the need for expanded – yet tailored and flexible – governance for the biological data used to develop powerful artificial intelligence (AI) models.…
Scripps Research scientists designed a DNA scaffold that carries HIV vaccine proteins into the body and sharpens the immune response against the virus. One of the biggest hurdles in developing an HIV…
Researchers say the technology has potential applications beyond neurological diagnoses An AI-powered model developed at University of Michigan can read a brain MRI and diagnose a person in seconds, a study suggests. The…
A post-mortem brain study of human patients reveals long-term alcohol use profoundly alters endocannabinoid gene expression in reward- and decision-related regions, offering new insights into addiction biology and potential therapeutic targets. Chronic…
Computer-based cognitive training that mimics quickly completing tasks with divided attention was tied to a reduced likelihood of receiving a dementia diagnosis decades later Adults age 65 and older who completed five…
A new U of T Scarborough study finds that being mentally sharp can translate into a productivity boost equivalent to about 40 extra minutes of work each day. The study, published in…
